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Follow the + battery cable. It connects to the starter.

That doesn't sound like it has anything to do w an alternator, possibly a faulty battery but alternators do stop charging in a second.

check fan relay, check coolant temp SWITCH not the sensor.

in the engine compartment close to the front.

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no however if the voltage is exceed by a faulty regulator, that is a possibility the same that a faulty regulator will make it appear as not enough charging current by over heating the battery and making it appear to loose charge from damaged plates to eliminate the alternator and regulator have them bench tested by an accredited auto electrician what can blow bulbs if everything checks out is loose bulb connections bad /dirty ground points loose wires and connections to do this it is necessary that current has mass just like water and if the flow of that mass is interrupted it creates an a arc with a sharp rise in current and voltage ( surge )that has the possibility to over load the bulb filaments causing them to burn out another thing to consider is the quality of the bulbs in use El-cheapo's look the same but are prone to early failure so consider brand name from a long time reliable manufacturer

Hi Bob , yes it seems that way, but i cant find a answer. this site might help but its more about fuses https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2006_Kia_Spectra_EX_2.0L_4_Cyl./fuse_engine/check https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t38715_ds701713 http://www.carrestorationshop.com/2006_kia_sorento/q3791059-light_bulbs_keeping_blowing_out_2006

cant be done easily diagnostic scanner may be able to switch that part of the system off check on this when key is lost you can buy replacement kia spectra keys /fabs ..ebay lock smith and /or auto electrician can use diagnostic scanner ...can reset the new key or fobs to the cars electronic systems

11.8 volts is not a good alternator, it should have a minimum output of approx 13.2 volts at high idle.

Input speed sensor is probably in or on top of the transmission

Almost certain to have a transponder chip in the key or perhaps the remote fob if it is that type.

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There is no alternator relay . You more then likely have a resistance problem in the wiring for the alternator . Or bad ground . Check out this video on voltage drop testing . Voltage Drop Testing the Charging System Plus check battery cable connections .

According to my database, no generator relay, there are a couple of fuses for gen and fusible link for generator bat terminal. You could check battery amp draw with everything off. You may have to wait several minutes before testing.

Robert, check your fuses and replace if bad as a first step. If fuses are good, then you will have to remove rear seat and back to access inside trunk release (located by driver side inner rear quarter, in trunk), if you have a manual it should show this. When and if you gain access to the latch, you will want to lubricate it really well in case it is just sticking, if you can not free up or you find actuator is not working replace the defective parts. Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info." http://www.kia.ca/content/ownership/ownersmanual/2005_spectra_Owners_Manual_EN.pdf How to Open Stuck Car Trunk Latch Auto Repair Talk Local Blog Talk Local... 2004 Kia Spectra trunk lock actuator Google Search